ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan–Türkiye Joint Commando and Special Forces Exercise Jinnah-XIII has been successfully concluded in Türkiye, highlighting strong defence cooperation and shared commitment to regional security.
The exercise brought together elite combat teams from the Pakistan Army and Turkish Armed Forces, with training activities conducted in Ankara and Isparta. Both sides demonstrated high levels of professionalism and operational excellence throughout the drills.
Designed to enhance counterterrorism capabilities, the exercise focused on refining operational techniques, procedures, and coordination between the two militaries.
Special emphasis was placed on combat in built-up areas and tackling improvised explosive devices (IEDs), reflecting evolving security challenges.
Historic ties
Military officials described the exercise as a significant step in improving interoperability and readiness, enabling both forces to respond more effectively to complex threats.
Beyond operational gains, Jinnah-XIII also reinforced the deep-rooted and historic ties between Pakistan and Türkiye. The joint training provided an opportunity for both countries to share expertise, build mutual trust, and strengthen military-to-military relations.
Defence analysts view such exercises as an important component of Pakistan’s broader strategy to promote regional stability through collaboration and partnerships.
Pakistan and Türkiye have developed a strong strategic and military partnership, underpinned by defence industrial cooperation, joint training exercises, and shared security interests.
Türkiye is a key defence partner for Pakistan, with major collaborations spanning naval vessel production, unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) acquisition, and avionics modernisation.
